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Stripe stablecoin unit aims to operate under a federal charter enabling regulated stablecoin issuance and custody services

DOJ files record civil forfeiture against more than 127,000 BTC linked to scam activity

The Bank of Russia will let banks handle cryptocurrencies under tight reserve caps as lawmakers prepare a digital asset bill

The crypto investor once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” will avoid trial under a deferred prosecution deal

The exchange’s full approval from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority marks a regulatory milestone for global crypto oversight

As the shutdown enters its second week, sources say the Senate Banking Committee looks to move ahead with a market structure bill markup

North Dakota’s first state-backed stablecoin will launch on the Fiserv digital asset platform in 2026 to streamline interbank payments

The state’s decision opens staking access to New Yorkers, signaling a regulatory shift toward broader crypto participation

Swiss regulator Gespa is assessing whether FIFA’s tokenized ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup violate gambling laws

The central bank signed agreements with firms for fraud, payments, and app services ahead of a potential launch

Experts agree that the shutdown will delay new crypto ETF approvals, but lawmakers seem keen to move ahead with legislative work

The defense argues DOJ is criminalizing open-source code and violating First Amendment protections in landmark crypto case

Should Congress not pass a budget, the SEC will be operating with a skeleton staff starting Wednesday

Governor Hochul appoints Kaitlin Asrow to lead New York’s financial regulator as Adrienne Harris departs after four years

The Ministry of Finance set 2027 for rollout of CARF rules, with information exchanges starting in 2028

Victims of Coinbase’s May data breach are not on the same page about a path forward

Next wave of solana ETF proposal amendments expected next week after SEC approves generic listing standards

Advance notice seeks input on consumer protections, illicit finance risks, and market oversight in new stablecoin framework

RCMP dismantles TradeOgre after Europol tip, citing FINTRAC violations and suspected laundering

DFS tells banking organizations to integrate blockchain monitoring tools to curb money laundering and sanctions risks